About the Role
Location: Brentwood About Get Golfing CIOGet Golfing CIO, a charity with a mission to make golf more accessible for all, is seeking an experienced Venue Sales Manager to join our team at Warley Park Golf Club in Essex.Get Golfing CIO is a thriving and dynamic organisation which manages and operates 13 sites with 7,000 members and over 160,000 visitors each year.The successful candidate will be part of a £20m revenue company of 600 people which reinvests profits from its operations into its venues, courses, the development of its people, and importantly, community oriented charitable initiatives local to its sites.Our model is to maximise revenue through memberships, golf days, events, functions, and F&B. We say that “our courses are for golfers while our clubhouses are for everyone”.Please see: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..orgThe Role The Venue Sales Manager at Warley Park Golf Club is responsible for driving sales and managing all aspects of functions and event bookings for the venue. This includes identifying new business opportunities, maintaining relationships with existing clients, and ensuring the smooth delivery of events from initial inquiry to post-event follow-up. The role demands an individual with excellent sales skills, attention to detail, and a passion for quality events.Sales and Business DevelopmentProactively identify and pursue new sales opportunities for venue eventsDevelop and implement strategies to increase revenue and bookings for events, including weddings, corporate functions, conferences, and private eventsRespond to inbound inquiries promptly, providing relevant information and quotesConduct site visits and meetings with potential clients to understand their event needsBuild and maintain relationships with clients, event planners and corporate clientsWork closely with the operations team to align events with client expectations.Achieve or exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targetsMarket Research and ReportingStay up to date with industry trends, competitor activities, and local market conditionsProvide regular sales reports to GM, detailing performance, and growth opportunitiesUtilise CRM software to track leads, sales progress, and customer interactionsDevelopment of marketing materials and promotions to attract new clientsKey Skills & Experience RequiredExperience:At least 3-5 years of experience in event sales, preferably within a venue, hotel, or hospitality environment.Proven track record of achieving sales targets and managing large-scale events.Experience with managing both corporate and private event sales.Skills:Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written, ability to present).Strong sales acumen, with the ability to identify and pursue new business opportunities.Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities simultaneously.Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle stressful situations.Ability to ‘cold call’ when required to generate leadsProficient in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software.Knowledge of event industry trends and best practices.Attributes:Highly motivated and results driven.Client-focused with a passion for delivering high-quality customer service.A creative and strategic thinker with strong attention to detail.Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Flexibility and willingness to work evenings and weekends in line with business demandsSalary up to £33k plus Bonus, Dependent on experienceBenefitsPension PlansTraining & DevelopmentFree Golf50% discount on foodStaff referral programme